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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

January 23, 2017

Director Tom McCarthy

Genre Adventure | Drama | Family

Cast Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Craig Robinson, Kyle Bornheimer

Rating PG

Release Date February 7th, 2020 (Disney+)

“An 11-year old boy who believes that he is the best detective in town runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear.”

Directed by Tom McCarthy (Win Win, Spotlight), who also wrote the screenplay, and based on the novels from author Stephan Pastis, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a family comedy drama about an 11-year old boy who believes that he is the best detective in town and runs the agency Total Failures with his best friend, an imaginary 1,200 pound polar bear. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made:

  • Director Tom McCarthy is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for direct and write The Station Agent (2003), The Visitor (2007), Win Win (2011), and Spotlight (2015), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and was nominated for Best Director.

  • Kyle Bornheimer and Craig Robinson both had recurring characters on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

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Come to Daddy

January 23, 2017

Director Ant Timpson

Genre Comedy | Horror | Thriller

Cast Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Garfield Wilson, Madeleine Sami

Rating R

Release Date May 23rd, 2020 (Amazon Prime)

“A man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.”

From director Ant Timpson, his directorial debut, Come to Daddy tells the story of Norval Greenwood, a privileged man-child who arrives at the beautiful and remote coastal cabin of his estranged father, who he hasn't seen in 30 years. He quickly discovers that not only is dad a disapproving jerk, he also has a shady past that is rushing to catch up with him. Now, hundreds of miles from his cushy comfort zone, Norval must battle with demons both real and perceived in order to reconnect with a father he barely knows. Check out the official trailer below!!

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The Sinner: Season 3

January 23, 2017

Genre Thriller

Cast Bill Pullman, Matt Bomer, Jessica Hecht, Chris Messina

Rating TV-MA

Series Premiere February 6th, 2020 (USA Network)

“Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) looks into a car accident in upstate New York involving a local named Jamie (Matt Bomer) and it leads him to another hidden crime.”

The 3rd season of the edge-of-your seat anthology series The Sinner is upon us, and the new season brings with it big name star Matt Bomer to give Bill Pullman’s Detective Ambrose character yet another case to obsess over. If you have yet to check this show out, it is well worth your time. The first two seasons are now available to stream on Netflix, and don’t let the fact that it is a USA show scare you away, it is VERY dark. Check out the official trailer for the new season below!!

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Mythic Quest - Raven's Banquet

January 23, 2017

Genre Comedy

Cast Rob McElhenney, Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, David Hornsby

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere February 7th, 2020 (Apple TV+)

“The cutting-edge comedy is set in a video game development studio and will explore the intricacies of the human condition through hilarious and innovative ways.”

From It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob McElhenney, Mythic Quest - Raven’s Banquet is a cutting-edge comedy set in a video game development studio and will explore the intricacies of the human condition through hilarious and innovative ways. Check out the official trailer!!

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All or Nothing: Philadelphia Eagles

January 23, 2017

Genre Documentary

Cast Philadelphia Eagles

Rating Unrated

Season Premiere February 7th, 2020 (Amazon Prime)

“Amazon’s “All or Nothing” sports-documentary franchise went behind the scenes of the 2019 Philadelphia Eagles, tracking them from training camp to the end of the season.”

Amazon's "All or Nothing" sports-documentary franchise went behind the scenes of the 2019 Philadelphia Eagles, tracking them from training camp to the end of the season. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Locke & Key

January 23, 2017

Genre Drama | Fantasy | Horror

Cast Kevin Alves, Thomas Mitchell Barnet, Coby Bird, Asha Bromfield

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere February 7th, 2020 (Netflix)

“Following their father’s murder, three siblings move into a house filled with reality-bending keys; from the comics by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez.”

A new Netflix series based on the graphic novels, Locke & Key follows three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father's gruesome murder discover their new home's magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers. The series will be available to stream on Netflix beginning February 7th. Check out the official trailer below!!

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2020 Oscar Nominees

January 22, 2017

Check out the OFFICIAL list for the 2020 Oscar Nominations including Joker, receiving the most nominations with 11, including nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, and Directing.

Other heavy hitters with multiple nominations this year include Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, Sam Mendes’ 1917, and Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood, all with 10 nominations each, and Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit, Little Women, Marriage Story, and Parasite each with six. 

Who do you think deserves the gold to start off the new decade?! Let us know in the comments section.

Be sure to watch the 92nd Annual Academy Awards show LIVE on Sunday, February 9th 8:00 PM EST only on ABC.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2020

Best Picture:

“Ford v Ferrari”
“The Irishman”
“Jojo Rabbit”
“Joker”
“Little Women”
“Marriage Story”
“1917”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
“Parasite”

Lead Actor:

Antonio Banderas, “Pain and Glory”
Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Adam Driver, “Marriage Story”
Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker”
Jonathan Pryce, “The Two Popes”

Lead Actress:

Cynthia Erivo, “Harriet”
Scarlett Johansson, “Marriage Story”
Saoirse Ronan, “Little Women”
Charlize Theron, “Bombshell”
Renee Zellweger, “Judy”

Supporting Actor:

Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Anthony Hopkins, “The Two Popes”
Al Pacino, “The Irishman”
Joe Pesci, “The Irishman”
Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Supporting Actress:

Kathy Bates, “Richard Jewell”
Laura Dern, “Marriage Story”
Scarlett Johansson, “Jojo Rabbit”
Florence Pugh, “Little Women”
Margot Robbie, “Bombshell”

Director:

Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman”
Todd Phillips, “Joker”
Sam Mendes, “1917”
Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite”

Animated Feature:

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Dean DeBlois
“I Lost My Body,” Jeremy Clapin
“Klaus,” Sergio Pablos
“Missing Link,” Chris Butler
“Toy Story 4,”  Josh Cooley

Animated Short:

“Dcera,” Daria Kashcheeva
“Hair Love,” Matthew A. Cherry
“Kitbull,” Rosana Sullivan
“Memorable,” Bruno Collet
“Sister,” Siqi Song

Adapted Screenplay:

“The Irishman,” Steven Zaillian
“Jojo Rabbit,” Taika Waititi
“Joker,” Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
“Little Women,” Greta Gerwig
“The Two Popes,” Anthony McCarten

Original Screenplay:

“Knives Out,” Rian Johnson
“Marriage Story,” Noah Baumbach
“1917,” Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Quentin Tarantino
“Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho, Jin Won Han

Cinematography:

“The Irishman,” Rodrigo Prieto
“Joker,” Lawrence Sher
“The Lighthouse,” Jarin Blaschke
“1917,” Roger Deakins
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Robert Richardson

Best Documentary Feature:

“American Factory,” Julia Rieichert, Steven Bognar
“The Cave,” Feras Fayyad
“The Edge of Democracy,” Petra Costa
“For Sama,” Waad Al-Kateab, Edward Watts
“Honeyland,” Tamara Kotevska, Ljubo Stefanov

Best Documentary Short Subject:

“In the Absence,” Yi Seung-Jun and Gary Byung-Seok Kam
“Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone,” Carol Dysinger
“Life Overtakes Me,” Kristine Samuelson and John Haptas
“St. Louis Superman,” Smriti Mundhra and Sami Khan
“Walk Run Cha-Cha,” Laura Nix

Best Live Action Short Film:

“Brotherhood,” Meryam Joobeur
“Nefta Football Club,” Yves Piat
“The Neighbors’ Window,” Marshall Curry
“Saria,” Bryan Buckley
“A Sister,” Delphine Girard

Best International Feature Film:

“Corpus Christi,” Jan Komasa
“Honeyland,” Tamara Kotevska, Ljubo Stefanov
“Les Miserables,” Ladj Ly
“Pain and Glory,” Pedro Almodovar
“Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho

Film Editing:

“Ford v Ferrari,” Michael McCusker, Andrew Buckland
“The Irishman,” Thelma Schoonmaker
“Jojo Rabbit,” Tom Eagles
“Joker,” Jeff Groth
“Parasite,” Jinmo Yang

Sound Editing:

“Ford v Ferrari,” Don Sylvester
“Joker,” Alan Robert Murray
“1917,” Oliver Tarney, Rachel Tate
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Wylie Stateman
“Star Wars: The Rise of SkyWalker,” Matthew Wood, David Acord

Sound Mixing:

“Ad Astra”
“Ford v Ferrari”
“Joker”
“1917”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Production Design:

“The Irishman,” Bob Shaw and Regina Graves
“Jojo Rabbit,” Ra Vincent and Nora Sopkova
“1917,” Dennis Gassner and Lee Sandales
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Barbara Ling and Nancy Haigh
“Parasite,” Lee Ha-Jun and Cho Won Woo, Han Ga Ram, and Cho Hee

Original Score:

“Joker,” Hildur Guðnadóttir
“Little Women,” Alexandre Desplat
“Marriage Story,” Randy Newman
“1917,” Thomas Newman
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” John Williams

Original Song:

“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” “Toy Story 4”
“I’m Gonna Love Me Again,” “Rocketman”
“I’m Standing With You,” “Breakthrough”
“Into the Unknown,” “Frozen 2”
“Stand Up,” “Harriet”

Makeup and Hair:

“Bombshell”
“Joker”
“Judy”
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”
“1917”

Costume Design:

”The Irishman,” Sandy Powell, Christopher Peterson
“Jojo Rabbit,” Mayes C. Rubeo
“Joker,” Mark Bridges
“Little Women,” Jacqueline Durran
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Arianne Phillips

Visual Effects:

“Avengers Endgame”
“The Irishman”
“1917”
“The Lion King”
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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The Rhythm Section

January 22, 2017

Director Reed Morano

Genre Action | Drama | Mystery

Cast Blake Lively, Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, Daniel Mays

Rating R

Release Date January 31st, 2020 (Streaming on Hulu)

“A woman seeks revenge against those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family.”

Directed by cinematographer turned director Reed Morano (The Place Beyond the Pines, The Handmaid’s Tale), The Rhythm Section tells the story of a woman seeking revenge against those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Film Facts, The Rhythm Section:

  • The screenplay was written by Mark Burnell and based on the first novel in his Stephanie Patrick series.

  • Filming was delayed due to Blake Lively's hand injury which occurred in December 2017.

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Gretel & Hansel

January 22, 2017

Director Oz Perkins

Genre Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

Cast Sophia Lillis, Jessica De Gouw, Charles Babalola, Sammy Leakey

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 31st, 2020

“A girl and her younger brother unwittingly stumble upon the house of an evil witch in the dark woods.”

From director Oz Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House), Gretel & Hansel is a horror thriller that takes place a long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside and follows a young girl who leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Gretel & Hansel:

  • Director Oz Perkins stated the title was changed because this version focuses on Gretel, who is older: "It's awfully faithful to the original story. It's got really only three principal characters: Hansel, Gretel, and the Witch. We tried to find a way to make it more of a coming of age story. I wanted Gretel to be somewhat older than Hansel, so it didn't feel like two twelve-year-olds -- rather a sixteen-year-old and an eight-year-old. There was more of a feeling like Gretel having to take Hansel around everywhere she goes, and how that can impede one's own evolution, how our attachments and the things that we love can sometimes get in the way of our growth."

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The Assistant

January 22, 2017

Director Kitty Green

Genre Drama

Cast Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Makenzie Leigh, Kristine Froseth

Rating R

Release Date January 31st, 2020

“A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.”

Written and directed by Kitty Green (Casting JonBenet), The Assistant is a drama that takes a searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane (Julia Garner) follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position. Check out the official trailer below!!

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The Great Brady Heist

January 22, 2017

Director FOX Sports

Genre Documentary

Cast Tom Brady

Rating Unrated

Release Date February 1st, 2020 7:00 PM EST (FOX)

“Chronicles the disappearance of Tom Brady’s jersey following the New England Patriots’ improbable Super Bowl LI comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons with never before seen footage.”

With never-before-seen footage, the documentary The Great Brady Heist chronicles the disappearance of Tom Brady’s jersey following the New England Patriots’ improbable Super Bowl LI comeback win over the Atlanta Falcons. Through never-before-seen FOX Sports footage, exclusive conversations with Brady, the first ever on-camera interview with the man who stole the jersey and other behind-the-scenes moments, the film looks intricately at the investigation as well as the boundaries of fandom and redemption. The documentary will premiere on February 1st on Fox, the day before the Super Bowl. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Taylor Swift: Miss Americana

January 22, 2017

Director Lana Wilson

Genre Documentary

Cast Taylor Swift

Rating TV-MA

Release Date January 31st, 2020 (Netflix)

“A look at iconic pop artist Taylor Swift during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice.”

From director Lana Wilson, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana takes a look at the iconic pop artist during a transformational time in her life as she embraces her role as a singer/songwriter and harnesses the full power of her voice. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

January 22, 2017

Genre Documentary

Cast Ted Bundy, Elizabeth Kloepfer, Molly Kloepfer

Rating Unrated

Season Premiere January 31st, 2020 (Amazon Prime)

“After nearly 40 years of silence, Elizabeth Kloepfer and her daughter Molly share their experiences with unsettling new details about Ted Bundy.”

Ted Bundy was an all-time sociopath, that is absolutely undeniable. The reign of terror he caused was nearly unfathomable and remains as so today. Yet naturally as human beings a mind such as is peaks our curiosity which is why we have yet another docuseries based his double life, this time focusing on his love interest Elizabeth who fell hard for a serial killer. Check out the official trailer below!!

  • Serial killer Ted Bundy was executed after confessing to committing more than 30 murders between 1974 and 1978. However, he boasted that he had killed over 100 women

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The Gentlemen

January 21, 2017

Director Guy Ritchie

Genre Action | Crime

Cast Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery

Rating R

Release Date January 24th, 2020

“A very British drug lord tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires.”

Written and directed by the multi-talented Guy Ritchie, the man who brought us Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and to mix it up a bit the recent Aladdin remake, The Gentleman tells the story of a very British drug lord who tries to sell off his highly profitable empire to a dynasty of Oklahoma billionaires. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Gentlemen:

  • Kate Beckinsale was originally cast but dropped 2 days after shooting began. Michelle Dockery replaced her.

  • Director Guy Ritchie previously worked with Sons of Anarchy actor Charlie Hunnam on King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

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Star Trek: Picard

January 21, 2017

Genre Drama | Sci-Fi

Cast Patrick Stewart, Santiago Cabrera, Isa Briones, Michelle Hurd

Rating TV-PG

Series Premiere January 23rd, 2020 (CBS All Access)

“Described as a follow-up series to Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), and centers on Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) in the next chapter of his life.”

Star Trek: Picard is a follow-up series to Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), and centers on Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Sir Patrick Stewart) in the next chapter of his life. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Star Trek: Picard:

  • Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) was the last time that Sir Patrick Stewart played Captain Jean-Luc Picard in a live-action production. However, he did reprise the role in several video games and animated comedy series.

  • The series is to be set 20 years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) (which was set in the year 2379), in the year 2399. Using the TNG-based Stardate format, this would place the start of the series just after Stardate 76000.

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The Turning

January 21, 2017

Director Floria Sigismondi

Genre Drama | Horror

Cast Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince, Mark Huberman

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 24th, 2020

“Hired to take care of two orphans, a young nanny starts to believe that their country mansion is haunted.”

From director Floria Sigismondi (The Handmaid’s Tale, Daredevil), The Turning is a horror film that tells the story of a young governess who is hired by a man who has become responsible for his young nephew and niece after the deaths of their parents. While caring for the children she begins to believe something evil is lurking in the old mansion. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Turning:

  • A modern take on Henry James' 1898 horror novel "The Turn of the Screw".

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The Last Full Measure

January 21, 2017

Director Todd Robinson

Genre Drama | War

Cast Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, Samuel L. Jackson, Bradley Whitford

Rating R

Release Date January 24th, 2020 (Now Streaming on Hulu)

“Thirty-four years after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. (“Pits”) is awarded the nation’s highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield.”
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Written and directed by Todd Robinson, The Last Full Measure is a story of true heroism. Thirty-four years after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. ("Pits") is awarded the nation's highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield. Check out the official trailer below!!

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Last Full Measure:

  • The film cast includes two Oscar winners, William Hurt and Christopher Plummer, and five Oscar nominees, Diane Ladd, Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, and Peter Fonda.

  • During the credits there are interviews with the real airmen and soldiers who knew Pitsenbarger.

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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3

January 21, 2017

Genre Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

Cast Kiernan Shipka, Richard Coyle, Lucy Davis, Tati Gabrielle

Rating TV-14

Series Premiere January 24th, 2020 (Netflix)

“Everything’s out of balance back on Earth so Sabrina has to head down to the underworld to set things right by asserting her royal authority.”

Part 3 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is almost here!! The exclusive Netflix series is a dark coming-of-age tale that follows Sabrina, as she wrestles to reconcile her dual nature as a half-witch, half-mortal while fighting evil forces. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Color Out of Space

January 21, 2017

Director Richard Stanley

Genre Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson, Q’orianka Kilcher, Tommy Chong

Rating Unrated

Release Date January 24th, 2020 (Limited & On-Demand)

“A town is struck by a meteorite and the fallout is catastrophic.”

From director Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space is a sci-fi thriller that tells the story of cosmic terror surrounding The Gardners, a family who moves to a remote farmstead in rural New England to escape the hustle of the 21st century. They are busy adapting to their new life when a meteorite crashes into their front yard. The mysterious aerolite seems to melt into the earth, infecting both the land and the properties of space-time with a strange, otherworldly color. To their horror, the Gardner family discover that this alien force is gradually mutating every life form that it touches...including them. Check out the official trailer below!!

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Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens

January 21, 2017

Genre Comedy

Cast Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Bowen Yang

Rating Unrated

Series Premiere January 22nd, 2020 10:30 PM EST (Comedy Central)

“Nora Lum and her cousin struggle with young adulthood in Flushing, N.Y., with a little help from her father and grandmother.”

Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens follows Nora Lum and her cousin as they struggle with young adulthood in Flushing, N.Y., with a little help from her father and grandmother. Check out the official trailer below!!

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